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ROGINI S - 2011002
BACHELOR OF ENGINEERING
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NOVEMBER 2023
BONAFIDE CERTIFICATE
SIGNATURE SIGNATURE
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ACKNOWLEDGEMENT
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TABLE OF CONTENTS
LIST OF FIGURES v
ABSTRACT vi
1. INTRODUCTION 1
2. LITERATURE SURVEY 2
3. PROPOSED WORK 12
3.2 OBJECTIVE
4. BLOCK DIAGRAM 13
COMPONENTS DESCRIPTION 14
METHODOLOGY 19
FLOW CHART 20
MODULES USED 21
5. CONCLUSION 25
REFERENCES 26
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LIST OF FIGURES
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4.2.5 SPEAKER 16
4.2.9 SD CARD 18
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ABSTRACT
The main aim of the project is to address the critical need for advanced infant
care solutions with real-time communication. It aims to enhance the well-being of infants
and provide peace of mind to parents and caregivers. It is developed to accurately interpret
infant cries, enabling timely responses to the baby's needs by providing music and colourful
lightings. Additionally, we aim to incorporate a GSM alert system to notify parents or
caregivers of critical events and implement a cradle comfort control mechanism that will
wave the cradle whenever the baby cries. The GSM alert system ensures that caregivers
receive instant notifications through calls regarding the baby's well-being and needs. It
provides an innovative solution to enhance infant care and support parental responsiveness.
The motivation behind our project is to address the challenges faced by caregivers in
understanding and responding to infant needs, especially during the night or when separated
from the baby.
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CHAPTER-1
INTRODUCTION
In the world of infant care, where sleepless nights and the soothing of crying
babies are familiar challenges, a groundbreaking project emerges to provide a
revolutionary solution. Caregivers often find themselves wrestling with timely responses
to their infant's cries, struggling to provide effective soothing techniques, and experiencing
the anxiety of not knowing their baby's real-time needs.
The main aim of the project is to enhance the well-being of infants and
provide peace of mind to parents and caregivers. This project harnesses the power of GSM
(Global System for Mobile Communications) technology to create an automatic cradle that
not only gently rocks babies to sleep but also incorporates an integrated music and lighting
system. This ingenious combination not only ensures the safety and comfort of infants but
also provides a convenient and interactive experience for parents and care givers .It is
developed to accurately interpret infant cries, enabling timely responses to the baby's
needs by providing music and colourful lightings. The motivation behind our project is to
address the challenges faced by caregivers in understanding and responding to infant
needs, especially during the night or when separated from the baby .This harmonious
combination not only ensures the comfort and safety of infants but also offers parents and
caregivers a convenient and interactive childcare experience.
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CHAPTER-2
LITERATURE SURVEY
1.TITLE OF THE PAPER: New Born Baby Cry Analysis and Classification
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2. TITLE OF THE PAPER: Infant Cry Analysis of Cry Signal Segments
towards Identifying the Cry-cause factors
This paper analyses different causes of infant crying that are characterized
by examining the instantaneous fundamental frequency (F 0 ) is extracted
using auto-correlation of cry signal. Normalized standard deviation is
highest for Pain, than for Environmental Change, than for Discomfort and
lowest for Stranger's Anxiety.
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3.TITLE OF THE PAPER: Infant Cry Language Analysis And
Recognition: An Experimental Approach
In this paper ,it is proposed that the audio features of infant cry signals
are analyzed in time and frequency domains. Based on the related
features , cry signals are classified to specific cry meanings for cry
language recognition. Features extracted from audio feature space
include linear predictive coding (LPC), linear predictive cepstral
coefficients (LPCC), Bark frequency cepstral coefficients (BFCC), and
Mel frequency cepstral coefficients (MFCC).
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4.TITLE OF THE PAPER : Smart Cradle By Using Messaging And
Sensing Technology
This paper describes that this product can be used from birth to twelve
months of babies to detect the infant’s cry immediately and e-baby
cradle that swings automatically with soft music. The speed of the
cradle can be controlled as per the user’s need. The system has an alarm
and GSM module and indicates two conditions, first when the mattress
is wet, second when baby does not stop crying within a stipulated time
which intimated the baby needs attention. This product is useful for
working parents and hearing impaired parents.
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5.TITLE OF THE PAPER: Internet of Things-Based Baby Monitoring
System for Smart Cradle
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6. TITLE OF THE PAPER: A Robust Tool For New Born Infant Cry
Analysis
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7.TITLE OF THE PAPER: Baby Cry Classification Using Machine
Learning Algorithms
This paper involves the study of sound recognition that involves feature
extraction and classification by determining the sound pattern. They have
used MFCC as a feature extraction method and K-Nearest Neighbor (K-
NN) for classification. K-Nearest Neighbor (KNN) is a classification
method that is often used for audio data. The KNN classifier is shown to
yield considerably better results compared to other classifiers.
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8.TITLE OF THE PAPER: Smart Baby Cradle Monitoring System
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9.TITLE OF THE PAPER: Monitoring & Controlling a Baby Cradle
with Adaptive Features
In this project they have used a wireless web cam to stream live footage
of the baby for continuous surveillance, which is viewed through the
android mobile application. This system includes various sensors to
monitor a baby’s condition. The sensors are connected to a Micro-
Controller which collects information from the sensors and transmits to the
server. And the cradle automatically swings whenever the crying sound is
detected to calm down the baby, which is done using a motor. All these
features are available and controlled by an android application.
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10. TITLE OF THE PAPER: Auto-Cradle for Infants
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CHAPTER 3
PROPOSED WORK
3.1 PROBLEM STATEMENT:
Limited Tools for Infant Soothing: Traditional methods of soothing infants may not
always be effective. Many caregivers face challenges in providing appropriate
soothing techniques, which can lead to increased stress for both the infant and
caregivers.
Lack of Real-time Communication for Caregivers: Parents and caregivers may lack
real-time information about their baby's needs, especially when they are separated
from the baby's room. This can cause anxiety and uncertainty, as they may not know
if the baby is calming down or if their intervention is required.
3.2.OBJECTIVE:
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CHAPTER-4
PROPOSED WORK
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4.2. COMPONENTS DESCRIPTION
4.2.1. ARDUINO UNO:
Arduino UNO is a
microcontroller board based on the ATmega328P. It has 14 digital input/output
pins (of which 6 can be used as PWM outputs), 6 analog inputs, a 16 MHz ceramic
resonator, a USB connection, a power jack, an ICSP header and a reset button.
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4.2.3.RGB LED STRIP:
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4.2.5. SPEAKER(3W):
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4.2.7. SERVO MOTOR (Sg90):
Servo Motor SG90 is a tiny and lightweight server motor with high
output power. Servo can rotate approximately 180 degrees (90 in each direction),
and works just like the standard kinds but smaller. You can use any servo code,
hardware or library to control these servos.
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4.2.9.SD CARD:
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4.3. METHODOLOGY:
Sound Sensor: The system starts with a sound sensor or microphone placed in the baby's
room. This sensor continuously monitors the ambient noise level.
Music and Lights: When the system detects a baby's cry, it triggers several responses
simultaneously. Music can be played through a built-in speaker or connected audio system
to soothe the baby. Colorful LED lights can also start glowing softly to create a calming
environment.
Cradle Movement: Some advanced systems may include a motorized cradle that starts
gently swinging when the baby cries. This motion can help comfort and lull the baby back
to sleep.
GSM Alert: Simultaneously, the system sends an alert call through a GSM (cellular)
network to the parents' or caregivers' smartphones. This informs them that the baby is crying
and the soothing process has started. The system can also offer a live audio stream from the
baby's room to the parents' or caregivers' smartphones. This helps them decide whether they
need to intervene or if the baby is gradually calming down.
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4.3.1 FLOWCHART:
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4.4. MODULES USED:
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4.4.3.GSM alert system:
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4.4.5 PHOTO OF PROTOTYPE
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FIG 4.4.5. RESULT AND OUPUTS
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CHAPTER-5
CONCLUSION
In conclusion, the project aims to address a range of challenges faced by both infants and
caregivers. These challenges include difficulties in responding to infant needs, disrupted
sleep patterns, limited tools for soothing, and a lack of real-time communication. By
combining cry sound detection technology with responsive systems like music, lights, cradle
movement, and GSM alerts, the project strives to enhance infant well-being, improve
caregiver confidence, and provide a more secure and peaceful environment for both infants
and caregivers.
In addition to the challenges outlined above, the project also focuses on promoting effective
communication between infants and caregivers, ensuring the emotional well-being and
security of infants, and addressing safety concerns during sleep. By tackling these
multifaceted issues, the project seeks to offer a comprehensive solution that not only
alleviates immediate problems but also contributes to the overall development and
happiness of infants and the peace of mind of their caregiver
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